CATHERINE (RENA) MOWAT BURFOOT (GAIR)

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CATHERINE (RENA) MOWAT BURFOOT (nee GAIR) March 19, 1917 - October 14, 2005 It is with deep sorrow and sadness the Burfoot family announces the passing of our wife and mother Rena. She was the beloved wife of 65 years and soul mate to Alf. Rena will be greatly missed by husband Alf; son Robert Bob and wife Linda; daughter Rosalind Scaife and life mate Robert Bob Cancade; grandchildren Glen, Brent and wife Tara, Colleen Unger and husband Darcy, Catherine Scaife and life mate James Roy; great-grandchildren Megan, Josh, Noah, Katie, Alix and Colton. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Bette, Vi and Myrt and numerous nieces and nephews. Rena was predeceased by her parents Robert and Marjorie Gair and siblings Maybell, Jack, Pat (Pearl), Alec, Don, Bill, Allen and Bruce. Rena was a gracious caring person who helped raise her siblings and cared for her parents in their later years. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the apples of her eye . She was a CGIT leader, and a member of the Woman's Auxiliary, United Church and the Eastern Star. She was employed by Eaton's in her early years and then by Winnipeg Enterprises. Rena and husband Alf spent many enjoyable years at their Grand Beach cottage and was fortunate to do some traveling in her later years. Rena loved music, dancing, square dancing and time with relatives and good friends. She golfed, curled and liked to play baseball as a young lady but her greatest enjoyment was playing with her grandchildren. When Grannie was around, there was always something to do! Rena's later years she resided at Middlechurch Home with Alf. Our thanks to some special staff members who cared for Mum. Mum will be certainly missed but her wonderful memories will live on with us. In keeping with the family's wishes a graveside service will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined and donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Wpg., MB R3C 2B7. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 17, 2005